The Core Humanities program at the University of Nevada, Reno, regularly hires instructors for its classes on a per-course basis. Teachers hired on letter-of-appointment (LOA) must have experience teaching in our program as a graduate teaching assistant or show a completed master’s degree in a humanities field and teaching experience in the humanities.

Preferred characteristics and expectations of instructors in the Core Humanities program include:

demonstrated expertise in the subject matter taught in CH 201, 202, or 203.

demonstrated effectiveness in helping students to improve the skills listed in the Learning Outcomes for each course.

commitment to and enthusiasm for teaching in the humanities.

ability to present complex material in clear and engaging ways.

ability to create and maintain a positive classroom atmosphere based on mutual respect.

ability to encourage expression of diverse viewpoints through discussion and debate.

a record of providing timely, consistent, and effective feedback on student work.

Send a letter of application, a current resume, and 5–10 sample teaching evaluations (if available) to: